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Graeme Wood

Graeme Wood

Graeme Wood is a syndicated reporter for Glacier Media. He covers regional and provincial politics, real estate policies, regulatory matters and white-collar crime.

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Recent Work by Graeme

B.C. law society seeks Fintrac info on money laundering red flags

B.C. law society seeks Fintrac info on money laundering red flags

Fintrac found last year that about 2,400 suspicious transaction reports submitted by reporting entities, such as banks, were tied to legal professionals.
B.C. MLA pitches Starlink satellite internet for rural communities

B.C. MLA pitches Starlink satellite internet for rural communities

As Ontario gets on board with Starlink, Prince George – Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bird thinks B.C. ought to follow: "I think it's something we should be considering."
B.C. lawyer loses appeal case arising from money laundering concerns

B.C. lawyer loses appeal case arising from money laundering concerns

A B.C. Court of Appeal decision has partially overturned a law society review board decision, finding lawyer Florence Esther Louie Yen broke rules after improperly flowing more than US$10 million through trust accounts.
B.C. lawyer ordered to return $71K executor fee after misconduct finding

B.C. lawyer ordered to return $71K executor fee after misconduct finding

A Law Society of BC hearing panel determined Vernon-based lawyer Leonard Marriott committed professional misconduct by improperly handling a will and pre-paying himself a 'substantial' executor fee.
B.C. vacancy rates tick up, easing rental price hikes: CMHC

B.C. vacancy rates tick up, easing rental price hikes: CMHC

The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation says rent price inflation slowed in 2024 as more rental buildings are being completed and immigration demands lessen.
B.C. mutual fund dealer fined $50K after diverting $3.8M of seniors’ funds

B.C. mutual fund dealer fined $50K after diverting $3.8M of seniors’ funds

Royal Mutual Funds Inc. mutual fund dealer diverted millions of dollars from accounts of retired clients to online brokerages
U.S. SEC can't seek account for $3.3M sale of Kitsilano home, B.C. judge rules

U.S. SEC can't seek account for $3.3M sale of Kitsilano home, B.C. judge rules

Facing fraud charges in the U.S., Delta resident Jackson Friesen sold a detached home in Kitsilano before his assets could be frozen in B.C. Supreme Court; since it was determined Friesen committed fraud he says he now needs money to pay for an appeal of a $12-million penalty.
Metro Vancouver seeks 'media monitor' amid budget woes

Metro Vancouver seeks 'media monitor' amid budget woes

New West city councillor: "When things get really bad and this out of control, the first thing an organization will blame is the people reporting on the story itself."
Ex-B.C. stock promoter Avtar Dhillon sentenced to prison for fraud in U.S.

Ex-B.C. stock promoter Avtar Dhillon sentenced to prison for fraud in U.S.

Former B.C. medical doctor turned stock promoter once teamed up with a cousin convicted of drug trafficking to launch a Canadian medical marijuana company.
Metro Vancouver to look for cost savings after hiking taxes and fees

Metro Vancouver to look for cost savings after hiking taxes and fees

Metro’s operating expenses are also set to rise sharply in the coming years, climbing to $2.2 billion in 2029 from $1.2 billion in 2024.
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